stemä
stemä is a term that has gained traction in certain online communities, particularly those focused on creative writing and worldbuilding. It generally refers to a concept, theme, or underlying idea that drives a narrative or a fictional setting. Think of it as the conceptual core or the thematic resonance of a piece of work. A stemä is not necessarily a plot point or a character, but rather the intangible essence that gives the creation its meaning or emotional weight.
The term is often used to describe the shared atmosphere or underlying message that connects different elements